ARE YOU OUT THERE!!!!
The battle cry known only too well by all die hard PHIL LYNOTT fans and we know they are
most definitely still “OUT THERE”.
THE IRISH ROCK AND ROLL MUSEUM, THE ROCK RADIO STATION AND THE BUTTON
FACTORY have come together to announce a new platform THE DEDICATION-
REMEMBERING PHIL. Continuing the work done by Smiley Bolger and his team in keeping
the flame alive, acknowledging and celebrating the life and work of PHIL LYNOTT & THIN
LIZZY.
A two-day festival will take place at The Button Factory in Temple Bar, beginning on the 3rd
of January 2024.
The night will be hosted by THIN LIZZY enthusiast and broadcaster RODDIE CLEERE (VIBE
FOR PHILO) and jam packed with amazing Irish and international bands, movies, photo
exhibitions and music awards.
Kicking off the action on each night will be the movie “A VIBE AND DANGEROUS”, which will
be a fantastic moment to reflect upon the legacy built by Smiley Bolger and his amazing
team. Followed by the “PHIL LYNOTT AWARD”, this ceremony will celebrate and recognise
achievement and dedication by industry professionals.
Both nights will have some of the world’s leading tribute bands performing, including The
Dedication, Twin Lizzy, Rude Awakening with headline act on Jan 4th Ex THIN LIZZY
backbone the one and only BRIAN DOWNEY’S “ALIVE AND DANGEROUS”.
A special treat for all THIN LIZZY fans will be the world’s first performance by Ex THIN LIZZY
keyboard maestro and DARE frontman DARREN WHARTON and his new outfit RENEGADE.
Darren will be on vocals and keys bringing a whole new selection of Thin Lizzy hits to the
show. Original THIN LIZZY guitarist Mr ERIC BELL will be performing as the show's “Special
guest“, which will create an amazing moment for all fans.
Paddy Dunning from The Button Factory commented: "I was honoured for the Irish Rock and
Roll museum to get the call from Smiley Bolger, “THE VIBE is a globally recognised
institution. We will treat this new chapter with all the respect and enthusiasm it deserves, it
will stand as testament to the commitment over the decades from Smiley and his team
including Fran Quigley, Pat McGuire and Cornel Mc Cabe. It is a complete privilege to keep
this flame alive, celebrating the incredible songs Phil and Thin Lizzy left us to enjoy. Our
team from The Irish Rock n Roll Museum, THE ROCK radio station and The Button Factory
are totally committed to delivering an amazing festival, supporting established and
emerging THIN LIZZY tribute bands and continuing the legacy set up from THE VIBE bringing
the THIN LIZZY family together from around Ireland and the world.”
To celebrate the new chapter fans attending the show on the 4th will be given a FREE T-shirt
and collector’s item laminated pass. Fans can avail discount on accommodation at The
Arlington Hotel. PHILBB